London, June 8. om, Congress of the International
Palace today in the presence gf rethe Duke of Gloucester at Cos 4 olympic Committee
Presentatives of 28 nations, "many members of the Diplomatic Corps, and figures famous in the world of sport.
In the course of his speech, the Duke said that, as vice-patrol of the British Olympic Association, he regarded it as a pleasure and a pri-Vilege to extend the most cordial of welcomes to the delegates of the international committee. a "The growing realisation of the importance of physical fitness and sane interest in sport," he said, "is shared alike by all the nations represented here today. To promote friendly rivalry in athletic contests, with all the qualities of true sportsmanship it denotes—such as respect for one's opponent, modesty in victory, and fortitude in deteat—is the most important task of the International Olympic movement."
Other speakers included Earl de la Warr, Minister of Education, who said that the British Government had embarked on a programme of improving facilities for sport and re. creation which would involve a heavy expenditure.—Reuter.
Tokyo, June 7.
The Ofrmpics Committee of Tokyo Municipality has decided to request the International Olympics Committee, now meeting in London, to decide on the Japanese capital as the venue of the 1944 Olympic Games.
same circles have also decided to seek representation ofi the International Olympics Committee. since Japan is at present totally unrepresented—Trans-Ocean.
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